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Politica - Israeli Politics Explained

Politica - Israeli Politics Explained

Written by: The Jewish Independent
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Politica: Israeli Politics Explained breaks down Israeli politics for a Jewish Diaspora audience, during a critical Israeli election year.

Each episode provides clear explanations, political context and informed discussion to help listeners understand one of the world’s most talked about countries.

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  • SPECIAL - Election Update - Deadlock Déjà Vu

    SPECIAL - Election Update - Deadlock Déjà Vu
    Oct 13 2026

    Two weeks out, Netanyahu’s coalition and the opposition are more or less tied, and neither has a path to 61 seats without the Arab parties.

    Turnout, small parties and vote-sharing deals could decide it. Or Israel could be heading back to the polls.

    🎧 Follow Politica Israel podast for weekly updates on Israel’s 2026 election.
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    14 mins
  • To Bibi or not to Bibi ... that is the election

    To Bibi or not to Bibi ... that is the election
    Oct 7 2026

    For more than three decades, Benjamin Netanyahu has been the face of Israel to Jews and governments around the world. With Israel voting on 27 October, Episode 13 of Politica looks at how he built and kept power: his corruption trial, the political culture known as "Bibism," his record after 7 October, and his strained relationship with the diaspora. Will Israel crown him King Bibi?
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    34 mins
  • Will the Arabs save the Jews? Israel's election sheikh-maker

    Will the Arabs save the Jews? Israel's election sheikh-maker
    Sep 22 2026

    Ahead of Israel's election, neither of Israel's political blocs can reach a majority without the Arab vote.

    Sharon and Yuval discuss how Mansour Abbas, Ra'am, and the coalition math is shaping Israel's election, from the October 7th story of Osama Abu Asha to the organised crime crisis driving Arab voters' priorities.

    On 27 October, will the Arabs become Israel's government sheikh-makers?
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    33 mins
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